Monday, June 05, 2006 - 10:15 am, by: Marc Vipond(04awe)
First of all I can't believe it took me so long to find this site!! I coulda picked up so many tips and bargains from here!! I've owned my soarer for almost a year now, despite not one of my mates actually respecting my ride. (They're into R&R: Riceline's and Rotary's) I am the very proud owner of a 1991 Black TT. Currently the car has full Lexus grey leather conversion, 3" dual mandrel bent exhaust system with dump pipe, high flow cat etc, Front mount with custom piping, custom built airbox and uni filter, Greddy: turbo timer, boost gauge and boost controller set to 10psi, steel wheel conversion on both turbo's, a set of enkei tarmac evo (hollow spoked) rims (9" rear (245's) 8" front (235's)). M&V complete rebuild of gear box with stage 1.5 kit, 3000rpm stally, upgrade of primary clutch packs and installation of secondary set, B&M fan cooled oil cooler with thermo switch to keep my box in mint condition. My licence is currently suspended for 6 months (until Novemeber 10th)so I've been building the beast in preparation for a single turbo conversion. The box was the first step, I've recently purchased a T4 manifold, walbro 255L/hr fuel pump and a tial 44mm wastegate with 1.3bar spring set up. I still need to buy JUN cam gears and cam shafts (264 degree with 9.3mm lift intake and exhaust), 700-800cc injectors, Greddy e-manage ultimate (should be buying this week)and of course the turbo!! This has been the source of much of my mental anguish of recent. So far considerations include Gt35r, Gt40r, Gt42r, T04R, T04Z, T88 34D and of course there are a bucket load of AR sizes to consider!! I want maximum power and reliability with minimal lag. I am leaning towards the T04Z and the GT42R at present as I don't want the turbo to one day become the restricting factor of my set up. After having read articles in here I am leaning towards an AR under or about 1.00 (depending of course on what is available on the turbo selected) to minimise lag while not sacrificing too much HP. The car is currently getting a respray on the rear however upon it's return I'll post pictures up here for you all to see. I'll also keep all interested parties up to date with my conversion and any dramas or points of interest that I stumble upon along the way. I hope to meet some of you guys out and about at some stage (after Nov 10th!!). That's my life story hope you enjoyed it Marc Vipond (04 AWE)
Monday, June 05, 2006 - 02:03 pm, by: Marc Vipond(04awe)
Yeah some dude rear ended me a while ago and well when it got repaired the sprayers must've left some thinner on a bogged section because it wrinkled my paint (looks like all the moisture has been sucked out of it kinda like how your fingers go after you've been in water for too long) so I returned it and made them spray it again properly this time!!
Monday, June 05, 2006 - 07:31 pm, by: James Harris(Haro)
Hi Marc !
this is good, we are starting to get some more QLD members joinin up !
Once you are on the road , remember to check the EVENTS section (QLD obviously) as we try to organise cruises, dyno days, track days whatever days every now and then. Just went on a cruise last weekend. was gold.
Tuesday, June 06, 2006 - 09:50 am, by: Marc Vipond(04awe)
Yeah will definitely be attending as many events as possible when she's finished. The girlfriend might be driving her however until the licence returns